HIST 177G - Special Topics in Global HistorySemester Hours: 3
Periodically
Studies in periods, countries or special themes in history. Subject and content vary from year to year.
Current Special Topics:
HIST 177G - From Samurai to Anime: Exploring Japanese Culture, History and Politics
This course introduces Japanese culture, history, and politics from an interdisciplinary perspective, focused on topics such as, the samurai past, Japan’s transition from the pre-modern to the modern period, World War II in Asia and the Pacific, Atomic Bombing, and contemporary J-pop culture. The materials that will be used include historical documents, short stories and films. We will have extensive discussions on Japanese samurai and Godzilla movies, the latter with its connection to Atomic Bombing.
Cross-listed as ASST 021
Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
Course may be repeated when topics vary and students may register for multiple courses within this numbering scheme. Ordinarily not open to first-year students. (Formerly HIST 177, Special Studies in History.).
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Summer Session I 2026
Summer Session II 2026
Summer Session III 2026
Fall 2026
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